Get familiar with new Virginia laws that go into effect July 1, 2017
http://wtvr.com/2017/06/29/virginia-general-assembly-2017/
Hundreds of new laws take effect in Virginia on Saturday, July 1, ranging from hunting attire to birth control.
For example, the criminal procedure has changed regarding the suspension of a driver’s license if they were charged with marijuana possession. Previously, the person lost their license for six months. Now they can keep it.
Marijuana possession. HB 2051/SB 1091. Previously a person lost their driver’s license for six months when convicted of simple possession of marijuana. Now drivers can keep their license but will have to perform 50 hours of community service in addition to any other sentencing. The exception applies only to adults; juveniles will still be subject to license suspension. Read more, here.
Every 50 seconds, a person is arrested for marijuana.
Take less time than that to send a message to your Representative to support HR 1227, the bipartisan Ending Federal Marijuana Prohibition Act
http://act.norml.org/p/dia/action4/common/public/?action_KEY=20483
Legalize Freedom!